Emergency Services

If you think you may be having a medical emergency, call 9 - 1 - 1.

The Emergency Department (ED) provides patients with a high level of care when they need it most. Designed to handle almost every type of emergent and critical care situation, the ED treats nearly 60,000 patients a year. The facility is equipped with 40 acute care beds, all with state-of-the-art bedside monitoring equipment. An on-site helipad provides rapid transfer of patients with life-threatening conditions.

When To Go

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms you should go to the nearest emergency room or call 911:

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure

Fainting, sudden dizziness, weakness

Changes in vision

Confusion or changes in mental status

Any sudden or severe pain

Unexplained stupor, drowsiness or disorientation

Uncontrolled bleeding

Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea

Coughing or vomiting blood

Difficulty speaking

Shortness of breath

Suicidal Feelings

Unusual abdominal pain

The ED treats patients dealing with serious injuries, life-threatening illnesses, and multiple system organ failures. For non-emergent injuries and minor illnesses visit SGMC Urgent Care, located at 4280 North Valdosta Road and open every day 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.